1951 Lavender

This 1951 Custom Deluxe began life as a fixed-roof two-door, per the “60” body code, before its conversion to convertible form. The car was built in the style of a classic Fifties “kustom,” although fixed-roof cars were more often seen in the day. The convertible top adds another dimension to this attention-getting custom car. The seller describes this ’51 convertible as “old school” and with very few exceptions the car was built period-correct.

• The engine, believed original, is a 239-cu.in. L-head V8 with lots of speed equipment.
• Finned aluminum cylinder heads and an aluminum intake manifold have been detailed.
• A modern alternator has replaced the original generator.
• The dual exhaust system uses minimalist “glass pack” mufflers.
• An unspecified automatic transmission is controlled by a steering column shifter.
• The seller reports no known body damage.
• The car was painted a vivid lavender at an unspecified time.
• The shaved and louvered hood has rounded corners and traditional pinstriping.
• The headlights and taillights have been Frenched.
• A shortened ’55 grille bar has purple-tinted turn signals.
• The -style dual spotlights are adjustable.
• The doors and trunk lid have been shaved.
• A sunken antenna was Frenched into the right-rear quarter panel.
• The custom convertible top is covered in black canvas material.
• The rolled and pleated white vinyl upholstery has purple pinstriping accents.
• A tilt steering column is topped by a lavender and white steering wheel.
• The vintage-look modern gauges are from VDO.
• The trunk was upholstered to match the interior.
• Lowering blocks and air shocks were used on the rear suspension.
• Tri-bar “spinner” wheel covers are ’61 -style units.
• The car is equipped with power windows and power seats.
• The has remote power doors and trunk.
• It has a power top.

• No extra parts or accessories are included.

• The car has no needs or issues, according to the seller.

• This 1951 Custom Deluxe Convertible has its original 239-cu.in. “flathead” V8.
• An automatic transmission backs the engine.
• The body has been customized, “old school” style.
• The white rolled and pleated upholstery is period correct.
• The engine compartment is both “show” and “go.”

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean ucky title in his name. This 1951 Custom Deluxe Convertible, with a performance-built flathead V8, appears ready for cruising or showing.